Engines of War: How Wars Were Won & Lost on the Railways by Wolmar, Christian

Engines of War: How Wars Were Won & Lost on the Railways

The birth of the railway in the early 1830's revolutionized the way the world waged war. From...
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Author: Christian Wolmar
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Engines of War: How Wars Were Won & Lost on the Railways by Wolmar, Christian

Engines of War: How Wars Were Won & Lost on the Railways

$44.90

Engines of War: How Wars Were Won & Lost on the Railways

$44.90
Author: Christian Wolmar
Format: Paperback
Language: English
The birth of the railway in the early 1830's revolutionized the way the world waged war. From armored engines with swiveling guns, to the practice of track sabotage, to the construction of tracks that crossed frozen Siberian lakes, the iron road facilitated conflict on a scale that was previously unimaginable. It not only made armies more mobile, but widened fighting fronts and increased the power and scale of available weaponry; a deadly combination.

In Engines of War, Christian Wolmar examines all the engagements in which the railway played a part: the Crimean War; the American Civil War; both world wars; the Korean War; and the Cold War, with its mysterious missile trains; and illustrates how the railway became a deadly weapon exploited by governments across the world.

Author: Christian Wolmar
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Published: 11/01/2011
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.70w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781610390569

About the Author
Christian Wolmar is a writer and broadcaster, specializing in transportation matters. He has written for major British newspapers for many years and has contributed to many other publications, including the New York Times and Newsday. His most recent books are Blood, Iron, and Gold; Engines of War; and The Great Railroad Revolution. He lives in London.


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